Back to map
M2.8 Depth: 5.7 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Saratoga Springs, Utah (United States)

UTC time: 2026-08-07 23:55:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 7, 2026 at 23:55 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Saratoga Springs, Utah (United States). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. United States: 202 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
5.7 km
UTC time
2026-08-07 23:55:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
United States
State
Utah
City
Saratoga Springs
County
Utah County
Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.40367, -111.93684
Temperature
37.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.7 km
Shallow
5.7 km
5.7 km — shallower than the regional average (15.5 km)
Regional average: 15.5 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Black Rock Desert
    Distance: 167 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'800 m ·Last eruption: 1290 ·United States
  • Wapi Lava Field
    Distance: 296 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'597 m ·Last eruption: -300 ·United States
  • Markagunt Plateau
    Distance: 320 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'840 m ·Last eruption: 1050 ·United States
  • Hell's Half Acre
    Distance: 346 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'632 m ·Last eruption: -3250 ·United States
  • Craters of the Moon
    Distance: 354 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'005 m ·Last eruption: -130 ·United States
  • Black Butte Crater Lava Field
    Distance: 368 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'478 m ·Last eruption: -8180 ·United States

Historic earthquake map · United States

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · United States

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share